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FY61 CVG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,994 mi
Last recorded87,994 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 CVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,994 miles

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2024 74,115 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 74,111 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 66,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 66,929 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 64,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 64,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 61,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 58,640 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 58,639 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 51,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,493 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,567 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 25,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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FY61 CVG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY61 CVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 CVG registered?

FY61 CVG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is FY61 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 CVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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